Connie Johnson, Dying From Cancer, Receives The Order Of Australia

Johnson's brother Samuel said his sister does not have much time left.

Connie Johnson was said to be thrilled with her award and told brother Samuel Johnson, "Look what we did. We did something."

Connie Johnson received a surprise visit on Thursday from Governor General Peter Cosgrove, who awarded her with a medal of the Order of Australia to acknowledge the incredible work she has done to campaign for cancer research.

Johnson is spending her final time in a Canberra hospice. Her brother, actor Samuel Johnson, posted on Facebook that his sister's eyes "danced like when we were kids" upon receiving the honour.